The Janss' cleaner goby (Tigrigobius janssi) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Janss' cleaner goby is a small reef goby (Gobiidae) from shallow reef and rocky water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a stocky body with ornate, narrow crossbars and fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller it sits among coral, stones and crevices, sometimes as a cleaner of larger fish, and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Janss' cleaner goby?
The Janss' cleaner goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Janss' cleaner goby live?
The Janss' cleaner goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Janss' cleaner goby get?
The Janss' cleaner goby grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Janss' cleaner goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Janss' cleaner goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Tigrigobius
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